Cover art for Paradox

Paradox

2016 · BGG
Avg rating
6.97
Bayes rating
5.71
Weight
2.44 (Medium Light)
Players
2-4
Playtime
2 hr
Ratings count
421

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Description

In the near future of Paradox, a space-time disturbance called The Quake is fracturing entire worlds’ timelines and removing these worlds from existence. Two to four players take on the roles of scientists working quickly to repair these worlds’ connections to their past, present, and future by making new time strands — however, every repaired connection ripples through time and fuels the Quake to fracture more worlds. When the storm’s power fades, the most successful scientist will be hailed as a hero throughout the multiverse.

Paradox takes familiar board game elements such as card drafting, set collection, and resource management, then adds a Bejewelled-like grid of colorful disks for each player to manipulate, along with a universe of worlds that must be protected by game’s end. As a result, Paradox presents players with a unique experience that is simple to learn yet challenging to master as players navigate three interlocking systems to protect these worlds from the chaotic forces of the Quake.

Paradox is designed by Brian Suhre and is illustrated by 15 artists, each with their unique view of one of the worlds. Paradox plays in about 20-30min per player.

UPC 748252122094



Mechanics

Action Points Open Drafting Pattern Building Set Collection Turn Order: Progressive

Themes

Adventure Science Fiction Theme Time Travel

Publishers

Split Second Games

Designers

Brian Suhre